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Treatment of Obesity in Primary Care
Journal article   Peer reviewed

Treatment of Obesity in Primary Care

Adam G Tsai, Jocelyn E Remmert, Meghan L Butryn and Thomas A Wadden
The Medical clinics of North America, v 102(1), pp 35-47
Jan 2018
PMID: 29156186

Abstract

Obesity Treatment Interventions Behavioral counseling Surgery Medication Weight loss programs Primary care
This article outlines some of the behavioral, pharmacologic, and surgical interventions available to primary care physicians (PCPs) to help their patients with weight management. Studies on lifestyle modification, commercial weight loss programs, and medical and surgical options are reviewed. Several clinical suggestions on obesity management that PCPs can take back and use immediately in office practice are offered.

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#5 Gender Equality
#3 Good Health and Well-Being

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Medicine, General & Internal
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